Jamaican Reggae Girlz Squad Announced for Upcoming Friendlies against Peru
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Manchester City forward Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw has not been included in Jamaica’s 24-member squad to face Peru in two upcoming international friendlies.
Reason for Omission
The 28-year-old Shaw, City’s all-time leading goal scorer and the current top scorer in the Women’s Super League (WSL) is being rested as a precautionary measure, having recently been sidelined for several weeks due to a leg injury.
Coach’s Statement
Reggae Girlz head coach Hubert Busby Jr. said load management was the main reason Shaw would miss the two friendlies slated for February 23 and 26.
"Yesterday [Sunday] was her first start in 2025. She’s been out for a while, and she’s had limited minutes
“She’s still a little bit on restrictions, and so you know, Manchester City is monitoring her progress in terms of her coming back in, and we respect that as well,” Busby said.
**Coach’s Hope for Shaw’s Return**
However, he said he was hopeful that once Shaw remained healthy and recovered 100 percent from her injury, she would be available to play for the national side shortly.
“Hopefully, once she gets in the next few weeks and she’s completed that load management and is back to full 90-minute matches, we look forward to having her back in the next window,” Busby said.
**Squad**
* Goalkeepers: Rebecca Spencer, Aliyah Morgan, Liya Brooks.
* Defenders: Allyson Swaby, Chantelle Swaby, Nya Cardoza, Siobhan Wilson, Jazmin Ferguson, Deneisha Blackwood, Kameron Simmonds, Nyema Ingleton.
* Midfielders: Atlanta Primus, Njeri Butts, Amelia Van Zanten, Drew Spence, Jade Bailey, Olufolasade Adamolekun.
* Forwards: Tiffany Cameron, Kayla McKenna, Shaniel Buckley, Jody Brown, Reanna Blades, Ricshya Walker.
**Conclusion**
The Jamaican Reggae Girlz are gearing up for two upcoming friendlies against Peru, with a 24-member squad announced. Manchester City forward Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw has been omitted from the squad due to a leg injury and load management concerns.
**Frequently Asked Questions**
* Why has Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw been omitted from the squad?
+ Shaw has been sidelined due to a leg injury and is being rested as a precautionary measure.
* When is the next window for Shaw to return to the national side?
+ Once Shaw is fully recovered from her injury and completes her load management, she is expected to return to the national side.
* Who are the members of the Jamaican Reggae Girlz squad?
+ See the full squad list above.
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